Library Specialist - Resource Discovery and Management Division, UW Libraries

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JOB TITLE:   

Library Specialist - Resource Discovery and Management

JOB PURPOSE:

Provide expertise relating to specialized library services; utilize initiative, judgment and specialized subject knowledge under limited supervision.  Extract and provide data from library systems and gather statistics related to bulk processes to inform team and division decision-making. Work with electronic resources and end-users to ensure adequate access to acquired materials.  Navigate and interpret licensing parameters for electronic resources.  Communicate to resolve issues and respond to library data requests from internal and external groups.  Generate usage data and compile acquisitions and collections statistics for diverse audiences.  Assist with organizing and processing library gift collection donations. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform record loading, editing, gathering, and exporting, including pre-load and post-load editing, following procedures established and documented by the metadata librarians and supervisor. Assist with editing and testing of import profiles for bulk record loading.
• Order complex monographic materials in various formats from established vendors. Use the university procurement credit card to purchase on-time materials and renewals. Assist with setting up and updating vendors in systems.
• Perform adaptive and derived cataloging of assigned materials in multiple physical and electronic formats for new purchases and gift donations.  Identify and resolve cataloging issues and resolve those referred by others, using advanced knowledge of library cataloging rules and procedures.  Assist with handling library gift donations, including reviewing lists, receiving materials, condition checking, and de-duplicating items in the library system.
• Provide discovery system support and maintain proficiency with statistical methods in order to generate the report for analysis, maintenance, data gathering, and troubleshooting in cooperation with the discovery group.
• Examine and troubleshoot problems related to licensing of electronic resources, maintenance, data gathering, and orders and claims in cooperation with the acquisition and electronic resources group.
• Create, revise, and update manuals and documentation for tasks related to job duties.

SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:

• Other duties as assigned based on the needs of the department and the Libraries
• Cross-train in other units as needed

COMPETENCIES:

• Analysis/Problem Identification
• Consistency
• Judgment
• Quality Orientation
• Service Orientation
• Technical/Professional Knowledge
• Work Standards

REMOTE WORK ELIGIBILITY: 

This position provides